Chapter 57

Romeo sat in his car, his mind racing with thoughts and possibilities.

As he sat there, he raised his head and gazed out at the road ahead. That's when he saw it - a motel sign, worn out, but still standing. "Red Dog Lodge, York Water" it read. The sign creaked in the gentle breeze, as if beckoning him to come closer.

Romeo's curiosity was strong. He pulled out his phone and started researching the motel. What he found was surprising. The Red Dog Lodge was a motel that had seen better days. It was struggling to stay afloat, and was on the verge of going out of business.

The reviews were mixed, but most of them mentioned the motel's decline. "Used to be a great place, but now it's run down and dirty." "The owner is trying, but it's just not the same anymore."